Irving Resources Appoints Former Canadian Ambassador to Japan as a Director
Irving Resources (OTCQX:IRVRF) has appointed Mackenzie Clugston, former Canadian Ambassador to Japan, as an independent director to its board. Clugston brings extensive diplomatic experience, having served three times at the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo and as Canadian Ambassador to Japan from 2012 to 2016.
Prior to this appointment, Clugston has been providing strategic counsel to Irving since April 2019. His 34-year career in the Canadian Foreign Service included roles as Canadian Consul General in Osaka and Ambassador to Indonesia. After retirement, he served on boards of major Japanese corporations and as a professor at Kwansei Gakuin University.
The appointment aims to strengthen Irving's presence in Japan, particularly for its Omu gold-silver silica flux project with JX Advanced Metals and the Yamagano gold joint venture with Newmont Corporation and Sumitomo Corporation.
Irving Resources (OTCQX:IRVRF) ha nominato Mackenzie Clugston, ex ambasciatore canadese in Giappone, come amministratore indipendente nel proprio consiglio. Clugston porta con sé una solida esperienza diplomatica, avendo prestato servizio tre volte all'ambasciata canadese a Tokyo e ricoprendo il ruolo di ambasciatore in Giappone dal 2012 al 2016.
Prima di questa nomina, Clugston fornisce consulenza strategica a Irving dal aprile 2019. La sua carriera di 34 anni nel servizio estero canadese include incarichi come console generale a Osaka e ambasciatore in Indonesia. Dopo il pensionamento ha fatto parte dei consigli di grandi società giapponesi e ha insegnato alla Kwansei Gakuin University.
L'incarico è volto a rafforzare la presenza di Irving in Giappone, in particolare per il progetto Omu gold-silver silica flux con JX Advanced Metals e la joint venture aurifera Yamagano con Newmont Corporation e Sumitomo Corporation.
Irving Resources (OTCQX:IRVRF) ha nombrado a Mackenzie Clugston, ex embajador canadiense en Japón, como director independiente de su junta. Clugston aporta una amplia experiencia diplomática, tras haber trabajado en tres ocasiones en la embajada de Canadá en Tokio y haber sido embajador en Japón entre 2012 y 2016.
Antes de este nombramiento, Clugston venía ofreciendo asesoramiento estratégico a Irving desde abril de 2019. Su carrera de 34 años en el Servicio Exterior canadiense incluyó puestos como cónsul general en Osaka y embajador en Indonesia. Tras su retiro, formó parte de los consejos de grandes empresas japonesas y fue profesor en la Kwansei Gakuin University.
El nombramiento busca fortalecer la presencia de Irving en Japón, especialmente en su proyecto Omu gold-silver silica flux con JX Advanced Metals y en la empresa conjunta aurífera Yamagano con Newmont Corporation y Sumitomo Corporation.
Irving Resources (OTCQX:IRVRF)는 맥켄지 클러그스턴(Mackenzie Clugston) 전 캐나다 주일대사를 사외이사로 임명했습니다. 클러그스턴은 도쿄 주재 캐나다 대사관에서 세 차례 근무했으며 2012년부터 2016년까지 일본 주재 캐나다 대사를 역임하는 등 풍부한 외교 경험을 갖추고 있습니다.
이번 임명 이전에도 클러그스턴은 2019년 4월부터 Irving에 전략 자문을 제공해 왔습니다. 캐나다 외교관으로 34년간 근무하며 오사카 총영사와 인도네시아 대사 등을 지냈고, 은퇴 후에는 일본 주요 기업의 이사회에 참여했으며 관세(關西)학원 대학(Kwansei Gakuin University)에서 교수로 활동했습니다.
이번 임명은 JX Advanced Metals와의 Omu gold-silver silica flux 프로젝트 및 Newmont Corporation과 Sumitomo Corporation과의 금 합작법인 Yamagano 등 일본에서 Irving의 입지를 강화하기 위한 목적입니다.
Irving Resources (OTCQX:IRVRF) a nommé Mackenzie Clugston, ancien ambassadeur du Canada au Japon, en tant qu'administrateur indépendant au sein de son conseil. Clugston apporte une vaste expérience diplomatique, ayant servi trois fois à l'ambassade du Canada à Tokyo et ayant été ambassadeur du Canada au Japon de 2012 à 2016.
Avant cette nomination, Clugston conseillait déjà Irving sur le plan stratégique depuis avril 2019. Sa carrière de 34 ans au sein du service extérieur canadien comprend des fonctions de consul général à Osaka et d'ambassadeur en Indonésie. Après sa retraite, il a siégé aux conseils d'administration de grandes entreprises japonaises et a été professeur à la Kwansei Gakuin University.
La nomination vise à renforcer la présence d'Irving au Japon, notamment pour son projet Omu gold-silver silica flux avec JX Advanced Metals et la coentreprise aurifère Yamagano avec Newmont Corporation et Sumitomo Corporation.
Irving Resources (OTCQX:IRVRF) hat Mackenzie Clugston, den ehemaligen kanadischen Botschafter in Japan, als unabhängigen Direktor in seinen Vorstand berufen. Clugston bringt umfangreiche diplomatische Erfahrung mit: Er war dreimal an der kanadischen Botschaft in Tokio tätig und von 2012 bis 2016 kanadischer Botschafter in Japan.
Vor dieser Ernennung berät Clugston Irving bereits seit April 2019 strategisch. Seine 34-jährige Karriere im kanadischen Außenministerium umfasste Posten als Generalkonsul in Osaka und als Botschafter in Indonesien. Nach seinem Ruhestand saß er in den Aufsichtsräten großer japanischer Unternehmen und lehrte an der Kwansei Gakuin University.
Mit der Ernennung soll Irvings Präsenz in Japan gestärkt werden, insbesondere im Hinblick auf das Omu gold-silver silica flux-Projekt mit JX Advanced Metals und das Gold-Joint-Venture Yamagano mit Newmont Corporation und Sumitomo Corporation.
- Appointment of former Canadian Ambassador to Japan brings valuable diplomatic expertise and relationships
- Strategic addition to support advancement of Omu gold-silver project and Yamagano gold joint venture
- Director has prior experience with Irving as an advisor since 2019
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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 25, 2025 / Irving Resources Inc. (CSE:IRV)(OTCQX:IRVRF) ("Irving" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Mackenzie Clugston, former Ambassador of Canada to Japan, has joined the board as an independent director. Since April 2019, Mr. Clugston has provided strategic counsel to Irving as an advisor.
Mr. Clugston joined the Canadian Foreign Service in 1982 and went on to serve three times at the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo, including as Minister and Head of Chancery. Mr. Clugston was also Canadian Consul General in Osaka, Japan, from 2000 to 2003. From 2009 to 2012, Mr. Clugston held the position of Canadian Ambassador to Indonesia, with concurrent accreditation to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and to East Timor. Mr. Clugston was the Ambassador of Canada to Japan from 2012 to 2016. He retired from the Canadian Foreign Service in May 2016 after a distinguished 34-year career. Subsequently, Mr. Clugston served as an independent director on multiple boards of major Japanese corporations and as a professor at Kwansei Gakuin University.
"We are honoured to have Mr. Clugston as our newest director," commented Akiko Levinson, President, CEO, and Director of Irving Resources Inc. "Mr. Clugston's experience in building international relationships in Japan will prove to be a valuable help to Irving as the Company advances its Omu gold-silver silica flux project towards production alongside JX Advanced Metals and continues to explore its Yamagano gold joint venture with Newmont Corporation and Sumitomo Corporation."
About Irving:
Irving is a junior exploration company with a focus on gold in Japan. Irving resulted from completion of a plan of arrangement involving Irving, Gold Canyon Resources Inc. and First Mining Finance Corp. Additional information can be found on the Company's website: www.IRVresources.com.
Akiko Levinson,
President, CEO & Director
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Tel: (604) 682-3234 Toll free: 1 (888) 242-3234 Fax: (604) 971-0209
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SOURCE: Irving Resources Inc.
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